- DTCC has joined the ERC3643 Association, which governs the standard for permissioned real-world asset tokens.
- Major central securities depositories are diverging in their blockchain technology choices: DTCC favors Ethereum, while Clearstream uses Canton and Euroclear employs Corda.
- Regulatory shifts in several jurisdictions may reduce dependencies on CSDs as blockchain technology can automate many traditional CSD functions.
The world’s largest central securities depository, Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), has officially joined the ERC3643 Association, further strengthening its commitment to blockchain-based tokenization standards. This alliance bolsters the association’s membership to at least 20 organizations, including notable financial institutions like Apex and Invesco.
The ERC-3643 standard, initially developed by Tokeny, provides a framework for permissioned real-world asset (RWA) tokens on Ethereum-compatible networks. These tokens operate as smart contracts that enable issuance, transfer, and management of regulated digital assets. The standard has become increasingly important as traditional financial institutions explore blockchain integration.
“DTCC’s commitment to the open-source ERC3643 token standard aligns perfectly with our vision of creating a more efficient and secure financial market,” stated Nadine Chakar, Global Head of DTCC Digital Assets. She further described the move as “another milestone in our ongoing strategy to engage best-in-class technologies to build the next generation of financial market infrastructure.”
This development follows DTCC’s January unveiling of ComposerX, its tokenization solution that prominently supports the ERC-3643 standard. DTCC has also been collaborating with European central securities depositories Clearstream and Euroclear to establish industry-wide tokenization standards.
Technology Divergence Among Major CSDs
A notable trend among central securities depositories is their divergent approaches to distributed ledger technology (DLT). DTCC has positioned itself firmly in the Ethereum ecosystem, with its ComposerX platform supporting Ethereum-compatible chains. The Japan Securities Clearing Corporation (JSCC) has been testing DTCC’s platform, suggesting potential international adoption.
Meanwhile, Clearstream’s D7 platform operates on Digital Asset’s Canton blockchain, while Euroclear’s D-FMI tokenization system is built on R3’s Corda technology. Euroclear is reportedly not exclusive to R3, however, as it explores Canton for collateral applications. According to Euroclear executives, their D-FMI platform for primary issuance integrates with legacy systems, enabling interoperability between different blockchain networks.
Hong Kong‘s CSD (CMU) has also embraced Canton technology and participates in the Canton Network governance, though its exclusivity to this technology remains unclear. Additionally, SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) has opted for Corda as its underlying blockchain technology.
Regulatory Evolution May Reshape CSD Requirements
Simultaneously, regulatory landscapes are shifting across multiple jurisdictions, potentially reducing traditional CSD requirements. Blockchain ledgers combined with smart contracts can automate bond payments and other lifecycle events that traditionally required CSD involvement.
Europe‘s DLT Pilot Regime exemplifies this experimental regulatory approach. In Switzerland, BX Digital, part of Boerse Stuttgart, has received regulatory approval to launch a DLT trading platform under special provisions that eliminate separate CSD licensing requirements.
As financial markets continue to evolve with blockchain technology, the role of traditional market infrastructure providers like DTCC appears to be transforming through strategic technology partnerships and standard adoption rather than resistance to change.
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